Turmeric Ginger Tea Recipe
This ginger turmeric tea is a simple, homemade drink made with fresh turmeric root, ginger, and lemon. Gently simmered on the stovetop, it is easy to customize with honey and can be enjoyed hot or iced.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ inch turmeric root cut into small pieces
- 1 ½ inch ginger root cut into small pieces
- 3-4 slices lemon plus more for serving
- Pinch black pepper*
- Honey optional (or any sweetener of your choice)
- 1/8 tsp coconut oil* or ghee
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Place chopped turmeric root, ginger root, lemon slices, black pepper, oil and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Put the lid on and bring it to a boil. This takes about 7-8 minutes. As soon as it boils, remove from the heat and let it steep for 5 minutes.
- When ready to serve, strain it into glasses.
- If using, add some honey to sweeten. Serve with a slice of lemon.
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Notes
- Yields: This makes 4 cups of tea, and the nutritional values below are per serving.
- My intention with this recipe was to make a tea with fresh roots, but in a pinch (if you can’t get your hands on fresh turmeric), you can use dried turmeric powder. For every 1 inch of turmeric root, I usually use ½ teaspoon of its dried version.
- If you have any leftovers, feel free to place them into a jar, cover them tightly with a lid, and keep them in the fridge up to 4-5 days.
- You can serve this drink cold, but it is best to add the honey while it is still hot so it dissolves more easily.
Nutrition
Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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